Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charles E. "Red" Jones
Aug 26, 2017
Charles E. “Red” Jones, born March 30, 1938, passed away August 26, 2017. He honorably served in the Army 11th Airborne Division from July 1955 until July 3, 1958. He married his loving wife of 55 years, Janice Sue Jones on December 23, 1958 and remained so until her death, on November 14, 2013. He retired from Rohm and Haas...
Nancy Fields Henderson Leach
Aug 26, 2017
Nancy Fields Henderson Leach, age 85, of Knoxville passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017, while surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born August 22, 1932, the daughter of William Edward Fields and Myrtle Kitts Fields of Maynardville, TN. She was an active member of Emory Valley Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 463. She retired...
James "Poppy Jim" Ballard
Aug 25, 2017
James “Poppy Jim” Ballard, age 85, went Home to be with the Lord, surrounded by family and with a smile on his face. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Jim enjoyed golfing, fishing, and singing in the Ballard Quartet. He was a member of Andersonville Valley Lodge #383 and of Eastern Star Chapter 369. Preceded in death by...
Paula Bernice Johnson
Aug 25, 2017
Paula Bernice Johnson 8/3/32- went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 25, 2017. She was a member of Walridge Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Kyle Johnson and a son David Allen Johnson. She is survived by one sister Winona Lester. She is also survived by her children -- Teresa Hocker(Stan) Robbie Johnson(Gina),...
Ronald Kent Gray
Aug 24, 2017
Ronald Kent Gray, born May 15, 1944 in Kingsport, Tennessee to Roy and Lucille Gray, went to be with the Lord August 24, 2017. He graduated from Church Hill High School in 1962; he attended East Tennessee University and graduated from the University of Tennessee School of Pharmacy in 1966. Ronald was in the United States Navy during the conflict...
Linda Loiuse Quinn
Aug 24, 2017
Linda Louise Marek Quinn, a constant learner, wonderful teacher, and a selfless mother passed away at 73, on August 24, 2017. She is preceded in death by parents Clarence Thomas and Emma Troutman Marek, husband, Allen O’Neal Quinn, and son, Matthew Marek Quinn. She loved to study and learn, earning a PhD and two Master’s Degrees from the University of...
Golda Glen Mccoy Larue
Aug 23, 2017
Golda Glen McCoy LaRue, age 93, passed away August 23, 2017. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Golda was a wonderful and loving mother to all. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer T. LaRue; parents, Marion and Thelma McCoy; and several brothers and sisters. Left to cherish her memory are children, Roy (Janice) LaRue, Leonard (Ellen) LaRue,...
Mildred Kay Lawson
Aug 23, 2017
Mildred Kay Lawson, age 65, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2017. She was a retired LPN after many years of service. She was a loving sister, mother and nana. She was preceded by her parents, William & Gladys Butcher; brother, William Eugene Butcher; and son-in-law, Ian Wilcox. She is survived by daughter, Jennifer Wilcox...
Howard "Gene" Robertson
Aug 22, 2017
Gene Robertson, age 57 of Knoxville, passed away August 22, 2017. He was a loving father, son, and brother who had a good sense of humor and a love of music. Preceded in death by father James Robertson; brother James Robertson Jr.; sister Shirley Wyrick. Survived by daughter Casey Robertson; grandchildren Kaley Holt and Lyndon Berry II; mother Faye Robertson;...
Margaret Ann Devault
Aug 22, 2017
Margaret Ann DeVault, born July 11, 1941, passed away on August 22, 2017. Preceded in death by father, Jesse Norris; mother, Bertha Weaver; husband, Dewey DeVault and daughter-in-law, Tiffany Merritt. Leaving behind sisters and husbands, Wanda and Bob Fraker, Brenda and Bart Monroe; three loving sons, Ricky, Mike and Bobby Merritt; two grandchildren, Shane Merritt and Kayela Merritt. She was...
Jimmy Joe Rittenberry
Aug 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Nelle Edwards
Aug 21, 2017
Martha Vernelle (Nelle) Haney Edwards of Giles County and Knoxville, TN, passed away on August 21, 2017 in Knoxville. Mrs. Edwards, 103, was born in Minor Hill, TN, the daughter of Thomas Edward Haney and Jessie Smith Haney. She was predeceased by her husband of almost 33 years, J.B. (Buck) Edwards of Marshall and Giles counties TN. Also predeceasing her...
Ronald "Ronnie" Ballinger
Aug 20, 2017
Ronald “Ronnie” Ballinger, age 45 of Knoxville passed away August 20, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by mother Eva Ballinger and grandmother Annie Raby. Survivors include siblings Jackie Fridley (Teresa), David Fridley (Janice), LeeAnn Anderson (Dale); nieces and nephews Duane and Ava Anderson, Jaqueline and Christian Fridley. Family will receive friends 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Saturday at Mynatt...
Julia I. West
Aug 20, 2017
Julia I. West, born September 15, 1930, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Beverly Park Place, aged 86. Julia was a member of Milan Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by father, William West; mother, Doshia West; brother, Lawrence West; and sister, Hazel Anderson. Left to cherish her memory are sisters, Grace Ellis and Peggy Albright; along with...
Cpl. Breyar Scott Phillips
Aug 20, 2017
Breyar Scott Phillips, age 25, of Knoxville, passed away August 20, 2017. Cpl. Phillips was a proud veteran, serving for the United States Marine Corps. He was also an avid UT fan. He loved to spend time with his kids, especially outdoors. He was in love with fishing, and helped his son, Kayden, catch his first fish. He loved to...
Jimmy Henry
Aug 19, 2017
Jimmy Henry went to be with the Lord August 19, 2017. The family will receive friends from 1-2pm Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mynatt Funeral Home. Condolences can be made at www.Mynattfh.com
Ronald (Ron) M. Widner
Aug 19, 2017
Ronald (Ron) M. Widner, age 73, died serving those in need in Powell, TN on Saturday, 19th day of August 2017. The cause of death was of natural causes and a big caring heart. Born October 3, 1943 in Knoxville, TN, living in Halls Crossroads as a retired City of Knoxville Firefighter and Self-Employed Contractor. He was an honorably discharged...
Gary Ramsey
Aug 18, 2017
Gary Eugene Ramsey passed away suddenly August 18, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Dave and Bernice Ramsey; brothers David, Wayne, Glen, and Eddie Ramsey; sister Dale Ward; soul mate Teresa Lowery. Survived by sisters Sheila Wallace and Judy Houser; nieces Tasha, Toni, Brittany, Stephanie, and Dataja; nephews Tyzec, Delmontre, and Michael; stepdaughter Amanda Joy; sister-in-law Lisa Blue; many friends...
Glenda S. Raby
Aug 18, 2017
Glenda S. Raby, age 67, of Knoxville passed away August 18, 2017. She is preceded in death by husband Fred Raby; parents Henry and Rothada Rucker; brother Allen Rucker and sister Joyce Wolfenbarger. Glenda is survived by daughter, Robin Conner; son Gerald R. Satterfield, Jr. and wife Denise; daughter Mary Lee Sparks and husband Steve; grandchildren Courtney, James, Nathan and...
Donald Ray Longmire
Aug 18, 2017
Donald Ray Longmire, age 82, of Knoxville passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, August 18, 2017. He was a career employee of Dempster Brothers working in the engineering department and later as a sales consultant. Following his career with Dempster Brothers, he was employed with The Heil Company as a sales consultant until his retirement in 2001. He was...
